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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.90, 1,472.95 and 803.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.90, 1,472.95 and 803.46 is: 1,110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.90 : 1,472.95 = 803.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.90/1,472.95 = 803.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.90x = 1,472.95 × 803.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.90x = 1,183,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,456.41/1,065.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.29

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